Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Portrait Tips - Seniors, here is the scoop!

Clothing:
Bring a variety of outfits that fit the real you. Avoid the following: Clothing that are too tight or extremely loose fitting; Clothes with words, stripes, and loud patterns. Dress from head-to-toe and don't forget to bring accessories! But it is most important to have fun with your outfits!

Hair:
Style your hair in a way that best represents YOU! If you plan on getting a haircut, try to schedule it a couple of weeks out so that you have time to manage any dislikes. Keep in mind that a cut may reveal untanned skin during the summer. We also recomment the use of hairspray to tame loose ends that may catch light and reflect in a portrait.

Makeup:
Make-up should be worn no heavier than you would for an evening out. Even if you don't normally wear make-up, we suggest a light foundation or powder to reduce the shine and even-out skin tones. Powder is great for even guys to use, and yes we promise no one will ever be able to tell you're wearing it! Heavier make-up applied near the end of your portrait session is fun for a dramatic black & white.

Grooming:
Trim, file, and remove old polish from your nails. Lather on lotion to avoid dry looking, patchy skin.

Glasses:
To avoid a reflective glare from your eyeglasses, opt to wear contact lenses instead or ask your optometrist about borrowing an empty pair of frames that match your style.

Bring a friend:
Bring a friend to make the experience more fun. They can help with your stuff, make sure you look your best and even jump in some of your images!

The most important thing is that you have FUN!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

You are only a Senior Once!

You are only a senior once! Senior Portraits are an opportunity to show off your true self! Whether that be artistic, athletic, tech-savvy, or all of the above, Steve Ray Photography can give you something different... a sense of PRIDE! We feel it is our job to give you portraits you'll be proud of. Call 814-289-4030 to Schedule now!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Alix H. Junior/Senior Model

Alix is our Junior/Senior Model from Rockwood HS. She is very quiet when you meet her but she warms up very quickly. She takes direction on posing very well and has a lot of fun in front of the camera. Here are a few of her portraits.

















Alyssa V. Senior Model

Alyssa is our Senior Model from Conemaugh Township HS. She was so excited to have some portraits with her cat. She loves trying different outfits and looks. She is almost a natural at posing. Here are some of her portraits.

















Aryn W. Senior Model

Aryn is one of our Models for North Star HS. She has a lot of fun at her sessions and she is willing try a lot of different ideas. Even though she reminds us a lot of our North Star Model last year (Breann), she has her own personality and her own ideas. We have a lot of fun with her sessions. Here are some of her portraits.
















Breanna H Senior Model

Breanna is one of our Senior Models from Bishop McCort. She is also one of the 2010 National Championship Chearleaders. She always has a smile on her face and loves getting dressed up for her portraits. Some of her portraits are posted here.

















Breanna R. Senior Model

Breanna is our Senior Model for Windber Area HS. She loves getting her portraits taken. She has so much energy and is always so happy! Some of her portraits are attached.

















Emily C. Senior Model

Emily is our Senior Model for Somerset Area HS. She had her photos done earlier this year because she wanted to make sure that it was snowing. She had so much fun with her session but she was so cold. She ignored the cold to get some great portraits. Here are some of those.

















Francine K. Senior Model

Francine is one of our Senior Models from Bishop McCort. She was so excited about getting her portraits done that she brought a friend. They had so much fun and a lot of laughter. Some of her portraits are attached here.

















Karissa G. Senior Model

Karissa is our Model from Greater Johnstown HS. She had so many outfits for her first session that it was difficult to choose her favorites. She had so much fun during her session. Here are a few of her photos.